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M INTJ 1 ES <br />PLANNING COMMISSION <br />NOVEMBER 13, 1997 <br />proposal be limited to towers that are a minimum of 50 feet in height that <br />would eliminate typical power poles. <br />Conlin reported that the wireless industry is saying that in three to five <br />years technology will progress to the point where there are very small <br />antennae as well as equipment packages. Conlin indicated that U.S. West <br />is already taking advantage of space reductions that are occurring in the <br />industry. Conlin indicated that as size is reduced, the industry will come <br />into a second phase of antenna placement, and the location of smaller <br />antennae could be lower. <br />Keis asked if a higher antenna covered more area. <br />Conlin replied that the height needed for an antenna was dependent on the <br />density of buildings and trees. Placing antennae too high poses the <br />problem of interference with other antennae. Placement is a balancing act <br />that is dependent on geography and usage. <br />Keis asked how many antennae U.S. West would need in Little Canada <br />and where would that placement be proposed. <br />Conlin was not sure at this point, reporting that U.S. West has a theoretical <br />grid worked out. However, once customers begin using the service, the <br />number of antennae might change. <br />Keis asked if U.S. West was thinking it needed 8 to 10 antennae sites or 1 <br />or 2. <br />Conlin replied that U.S. West thinks it may need 2 or 3 antennae in Little <br />Canada depending on what happens with sites in contiguous cities. Conlin <br />pointed out that the grid system for the area must fit together. <br />Canon pointed out that there are other carriers in town that need antennae. <br />Conlin pointed out that the NSP towers already exist. The antennae fit <br />aesthetically on the towers and are unobtrusive. The equipment package <br />would be housed in a building 9 '/ feet by 12 feet by 6 feet high and <br />would be screened. <br />Carson pointed out that if AT & T places an antenna on a tower, it will <br />require an equipment building as well. Carson asked if it would be <br />possible for space to be rented out in an equipment building rather than <br />each carrier having their own equipment building. <br />Page 37 <br />